Eugene Laverty joked he has 'more chance of getting a pension' than testing a new swingarm for his MotoGP 'Open' Honda machine in the imminent future. The Northern Irishman was extremely frustrated on Friday evening after repeatedly complaining of problems with the rear of his machine pumping in recent weeks. Unlike team-mate Nicky Hayden, who has had the benefits of two new swingarms in recent weeks, Laverty is left with the older model, claiming it is becoming 'disheartening' knowing other 'Open' Hondas have a distinct advantage. “In the hot conditions the rear was pumping a lot,” said Laverty, now twice a point scorer in the premier class, after FP2 in Barcelona. “We're limited...
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